How Jewelers Can Respond to Volatility in Gold and Silver Prices

What do you do when commodity markets swing? This article will explore how jewelry artists should respond to changes in gold and silver prices.

There are a variety of services available to small jewelry businesses. We're taking a look at some of the services and courses for small businesses.

Free Small Business Courses for Jewelry Artists

Did you know that small business management classes are available for free? There is a good chance that there are offices and a professional mentor available within 100 miles to help you launch your small jewelry business. This article will explore the amazing array of services offered by the SBA, SBDC, and SCORE. It will also explain how these organizations are alike and different from one another.

Getting a jewelry business loan is intimidating. But getting financing to fuel your small jewelry business can help you get to the next level. How do you start?

How to Get a Jewelry Business Loan for Your Studio Business

Bank loans are intimidating. But getting financing to fuel your small jewelry business can help you get to the next level. How do you start? What do you need to do? What if you get rejected for a jewelry business loan? You have questions and we have answers.

Learn about the major contributors to the silver jewelry supplies trade to make better informed sourcing decisions.

Silver Jewelry Supplies by Nation of Origin

The silver jewelry trade has a rich history. There are centers of production in the world where jewelry manufacturing took root generations ago. These market leaders are each known for different strengths. Learn about the major contributors to the trade to make better informed sourcing decisions.

Personal safety in the jewelry business is an important issue. Use these tips to keep you and your inventory safe at home and on the road.

10 Tips for Personal Safety in the Jewelry Business

Personal safety is an important issue in our field. Unfortunately, it is rarely given due attention until the aftermath of a tragedy when a member of our community is the victim of burglary or assault. This article will explore basic prevention strategies to protect yourself and your inventory.

Every jewelry designer loves some press coverage! Read on for tips to create a media kit that will put your designs in front of editors.

How to Create a Media Kit for Jewelry Artists

Every jewelry designer loves a little press coverage! Read on for tips to create a media kit that will easily put your business and designs in front of editors and influencers.

Tips to Nail Your Jewelry Sales Elevator Pitch

An elevator pitch is the cornerstone of jewelry sales that every small business owner needs. If you missed out on the binge-watching era of Shark Tank and other business competition TV shows this may be a new term for you. Fear not, this article will take a deep dive into pitching concisely with a compelling call to action. You’ll be a jewelry sales pro before you know it!